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What's the best computer science profession to pursue?

Should I go for computer programming, IT, computer technician, or anything else? I love working with computers and I'm not sure which one is the most fun or best paying. #computers #technology #IT

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Ken’s Answer

The best computer science profession to pursue is the one that matches your personality. It is important for you to get to know yourself better to determine this and then talk to people involved in various areas of computer science to get to know more about the inside view of suitable career areas.


Getting to know yourself and how your personality traits relate to people involved in various career opportunities is very important in your decision making process. During my many years in Human Resources and College Recruiting, I ran across too many students who had skipped this very important step and ended up in a job situation which for which they were not well suited. Selecting a career area is like buying a pair of shoes. First you have to be properly fitted for the correct size, and then you need to try on and walk in the various shoe options to determine which is fits the best and is most comfortable for you to wear. Following are some important steps which I developed during my career which have been helpful to many .

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Getting to know yourself and how your personality traits relate to people involved in various career opportunities is very important in your decision making process. During my many years in Human Resources and College Recruiting, I ran across too many students who had skipped this very important step and ended up in a job situation which for which they were not well suited. Selecting a career area is like buying a pair of shoes. First you have to be properly fitted for the correct size, and then you need to try on and walk in the various shoe options to determine which is fits the best and is most comfortable for you to wear. Following are some important steps which I developed during my career which have been helpful to many .
Next, when you have the results of the testing, talk to the person at your high school and college who tracks and works with graduates to arrange to talk to, visit, and possibly shadow people doing what you think that you might want to do, so that you can get know what they are doing and how they got there. Here are some tips: ## http://www.wikihow.com/Network ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/nonawkward-ways-to-start-and-end-networking-conversations ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/4-questions-to-ask-your-network-besides-can-you-get-me-a-job?ref=carousel-slide-1 ##
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Luis’s Answer

softwar developer are responsible for creating and enhancing applications for cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices. This is a great career  for someone who has a “big picture” mentality and likes to collaborate with others to bring ideas to life. Knowing coding basics and having an aptitude for math are also important.

Luis recommends the following next steps:

Earn a degree in computer science or a related field. Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree.
Begin programming immediately.
Study data structures and algorithms.
Supplement your studies.
Build software.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the fantastic info! I've actually already dipped my toe into coding and stuff and it's surprisingly fun. I should start toying around with languages and software to get a feel for it before college. Thanks! Dustin
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Garrett’s Answer

Dustin, most technology careers pay well, but because they are so different it depends on what you love most, if you love hardware go into a field that deals with the hardware if your into software go for that ! Information Security is a new up and coming career that is also fun and rewarding !

Thank you comment icon Awesome. Thanks for the amazing info. I'll see where college takes me and find out what I'd love to do for a living. Thanks! Dustin
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Abe’s Answer

Dustin, I agree with the previous answers. There are many areas that need qualified software developers, such as, Website frontend and backend development, security software development, Artificial Intelligence, IoT (Internet of Things) software and hardware development and others.

Abe recommends the following next steps:

Take computer classes in High School if they are available
Obtain a Computer Science Degree in an accredited college or university
Consider a post-graduate degree
While in college, try to figure out what area of computer science you enjoy the most.
Look at start-ups, as well as, established companies
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